Desperately Devoted
Dear Neighbor, Welcome back to Wisteria Lane. You are cordially invited to Desperately Devoted—a re-watch of the groundbreaking show Desperate Housewives. We welcome you to wander with us as we stroll past the picket fences, and straight into the homes and hearts of the Wisteria Lane. Hosted by award-winning actress Teri Hatcher, her on-screen daughter Andrea Bowen, and her real-life daughter Emerson Tenney, this podcast brings together three women with distinct perspectives to reflect on the iconic storylines and characters that resonated across generations. Teri and Andrea share insider insight and firsthand memories, while Emerson brings a fresh, modern perspective as she watches the full series for the first time. Together, they use each delicious episode as a springboard for deeper conversations—about relationships, parenting, sex, identity, or even what it means to live across the street from your nemesis and still fail at making good mac & cheese (IYKYK). Yes, there are secrets behind the drapes and drama on every corner, but Desperately Devoted offers something more: a thoughtful, witty, and heartfelt look at how this series shaped—and was shaped by—the cultural moment it came from. Whether you're a longtime fan or stepping onto the block for the very first time, consider this our love letter to Wisteria Lane—and an open invitation to all who want to revisit its charm, complexity, and chaos. After all, an apple a day doesn’t always keep the drama away... We’re so glad you’re here. Desperately, Devoted.
Episodes
Saddle up because part two shines a light on the darker themes of the episode. From picking sides when parents part ways, to stay-at-home moms who endure domestic shame AND blame. Plus, a part of Nicolette Sheridan’s past you didn’t know, and Teri’s go-to coping tool when times get tough.
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Caught cheating by a monster-in-law, popping pills under pressure, delivering divorce papers…and that’s only the beginning!
This turning point episode of Desperate Housewives is so delicious, we have to consume it in two portions!
Hear who admits to being the most competitive, what the women think about Gaby having her ‘lawn mowed’ by a minor, and how one line from the show made meme history!&...
Wisteria Lane turns into memory lane when Housewives hunk Richard Burgi reveals secrets from the set. From getting tipsy on Teri’s dime at the tech trailer, to the role he lost out on before landing the ‘Karl' character … Plus, why he’s never watched the show and the real reason he’s putting acting on the back burner after all these years.
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In this bonus episode, sparked by Bree and Rex’s talk of hiring a sex surrogate...
Teri recalls losing her virginity, and you’ll never guess where it went down!
Emerson shares her secrets on how to please when your partner has needs.
Plus, DIY vibrators and the sex therapy that could save your relationship!
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An episode as relevant now as it was when it aired in 2004.
From ADHD meds, to PTA pressures, the ladies dive into the ‘desperately’ relatable storylines of Desperate Housewives episode 6, “Running to Stand Still.” Teri spills her own memories of sex education from friends … including beer bottles and blow jobs ...Andrea shares thoughts on Lynette’s unprescribed use of Adderall.
And, Emers...
Exposing the family facade!
This episode sparks a reflection of non-confrontational couples and why quiet homes aren’t necessarily happy homes.
Plus, hear about the scene that left Teri with a broken rib, the network mayhem and hate mail over “too much nipple,” and a relatable relationship faux-pas!
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Looks can be deceiving, especially when they fade! Teri touches on ‘pretty privilege’ and what happens when the perks AND the flirts aren’t what they used to be.
Meanwhile, the double lives of career wives, the beginning of ADHD on TV and working the poles for Oprah!
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From Melrose Place to Wisteria Lane, who isn’t desperate for Doug Savant AKA Tom Scavo?
Doug (Tom) joins Teri, Andrea and Emerson for some neighborhood gossip you won’t believe! Hear why he ALMOST said no to the role of Tom Scavo, until a call from creator Marc Cherry made him take a leap of faith.
Plus, why he says his on-screen marriage with Felicity Huffman AKA Lynette Sca...
Teri tells her sticky, ‘stripped down’ version of that infamous nude scene!
Find out why being naked for 6 hours in front of the crew WASN’T the hardest part about that scene! Plus, Teri and Emerson touch on a potentially sore subject, meeting your dad’s new wife! Hear how they handled this exact situation in real life. Meanwhile, Andrea spots an easter egg in black and white. Did you see it too?
Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer), Andrea Bowen (Julie Mayer) and Emerson Tenney (Teri's real-life-daughter) get into Gaby's affair with the gardener, if being alone with someone is better or worse than alone by yourself and the lengths people go to hide cracks in their marriage. What happens when Teri and Andrea are mistaken for REAL housewives … and, some sweet peeks inside the closets and kitchens of Wisteria Lane.
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The Desperate Housewives rewatch podcast you’ve been asking for! Desperately Devoted, hosted by cast member Teri Hatcher AKA Susan Mayer, her on-screen daughter Andrea Bowen (Julie Mayer) and real-life daughter, Emerson Tenney. This tell-all about the groundbreaking series, begins with the scandalous affair and shocking suicide in the pilot. Their conversation uncovers the secrets and sins that made Desperate Housewives ...
Hosts Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer), Andrea Bowen (Julie Mayer) and Emerson Tenney (Teri's real-life-daughter) bring you the Desperate Housewives rewatch podcast, Desperately Devoted. Oh-my-gosh memories from set and behind-the-scenes goodies, including Teri’s multiple on-set medical emergencies. What was really going on behind the white picket fences of Wisteria Lane?
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